A NOT SO HIDDEN HIDDEN GEM

LOVED THIS!!!!!!
This is definitely one of the better ones in 2024!!!
After LR ended this was the only thing i looked forward to every week....Everything here is so so good.
I am a sucker for pretty cinematography and the way they've captured all the scenes and emotions of each and every actor is the biggest reason i loved this. The best part of it is how they've given proper time for each characters personal life stories. which is oftentimes missing in some dramas (even if they're dragged to 16 episodes lol).
The actors are all amazing at their jobs...especially the little girl. The amount of emotions she has shown and the pure talent she has is clearly visible through the screen.
Another thing that I really liked was the bgm, specially the playful one at the end of each episode.
Also the pacing in this drama is soooo good, like you would not want to miss a single scene and everything holds some importance. I loved how in the start it was so sneaky and everything but as the show progressed things became much more serious.
Again, shoutout to the production team, they did an amazing job with everything as well as the writing, directing even the sets were so pretty.
All in all if ur reading this u need to watch it....it's more than just superpowers and the plot, it's also about how you grow as person, learn from your mistakes and just be a better person.
Tbh it just has so much content and quality that even without the superpower plot it would make a quite decent drama.
EVERYTHING'S GREAT ABOUT IT. GO WATCH IT. BYE.

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watch this when ur watchlist is empty

I had really been anticipating this since its announcement and even tho it was pretty good it definitely does not make it to the top....
About the story line: the plot line is amazing, it's something different and plus the fact that it's a historical drama just adds to its charms. I really enjoyed the first couple episodes or maybe till like the 7th or 8th episode but then it just started lacking in places like don't get me wrong the story was still very much there and progressing but the pacing was just too slow....at the start i didn't expect the marriage of the 3 daughters to be stretched for all 16 episodes but it did....given that it's a romance drama i did expect the leads to work on their relationship and feelings but it was more like just a push and pull from both sides and then in the 15th episode we see some real progress with those two.....the other couples have great stories of their own and they are elaborated enough given their screen time but with the leads again something was just lacking.....also one thing i absolutely hated was the relationship shown/made between the 1st daughter and the crown prince....it was just absolutely baffling and borderline disgusting.....they could always have casted an older person to play the crown prince and i think this is a big mistake on their part. Also the episodes between 7th/8th episode and 14th/15th episode felt a lot like fillers and didn't really contribute much to the plot n stuff so it would've been much much better had they shortened this to 12 episodes (which is a really great step nowadays imo)
The characters and acting: All the actors are really good at their jobs, at portraying their characters .....i specially loved the character of sun deok's mother in law i really think she stole the show with her greed her madness her understanding her flaws and her intelligence...it is always an interesting scene with her and u really start anticipating her next moves and everything........
This show did have the potential.....i mean look at the cast, the storyline, everything....but it just lacked somewhere
Honestly I think I could only finish this because i was watching it while it was airing and had to watch just 2 episodes per week....it wasn't something i was really curious about after every episode.... tbh i don't think i could've binge watched it and most probably would have dropped it midway....the romance between the leads was just meh their was not much chemistry and honestly in the finale i expected much stronger emotions with the two of them but the reactions were lukewarm at best.....also the ending didn't really cut it for me even tho it was a happy ending....
All in all even tho it is pretty good it can feel a bit lengthy and stretched...but if ur thinking about watching it for ur fav actors or just to pass time....pls go ahead and enjoy yourself

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male lead only reason to watch

So first things first, I haven't watched the original drama....I've read quite a few reviews of how the remake doesn't to justice to the original but I personally really liked it.....
Tbh I only watched this because Someday Or One Day had amazing reviews and well because of ahn hyo seop...
So the story line is amazing and the way they've portrayed and executed everything was the cherry on top....
It made me feel a whirlwind of emotions and the acting was really great (tbh I'm not really a fan of the FL but she did a really great job here)
So for me this was a pretty satisfactory drama in terms of all aspects and it did check most of the boxes for me...
The only complain i have is that they should've showed how all the characters ended up in their lives......Now we don't really know what happened to min ju or if in gyu and min ju's ship ever sailed.....
Probably a great watch if u haven't watched the original...
P.S.: Did not know rowoon and hyo seop together was something i was missing out on TvT
P.S.P.S.: Newjeans slayed their ost..... such a beautiful songggg

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could have done much better

When I first heard that this webtoon is going to be made into a drama i was overjoyed.....
See you in my 19th life was a webtoon with a unique and amazing storyline and the plot was unpredictable
The drama didn't do justice to the original story
I was really excited that this was gonna be a shin se kyung drama cuz she's one of my all time favorites but unfortunately her potential was not explored fully
This drama could have definitely gone till a 9 but the poor production and execution just couldn't cut it for me
Also the osts or background music choices are soo bad....such small things are what set the mood
They did stray away a bit from the original storyline of the webtoon but it wasn't all bad
Also this was supposed to be a romantic drama but the romance was just not emphasized enough and at times you would feel like it has nothing to do with the romance part
Overall this was a drama with an amazing cast and could have done soo much better
The only reason for anyone to watch it would be the actors or the original webtoon but definitely not what they have made the drama to be.
The only plus points here are that this is a short 12 episode drama and that it would promote webtoon and the original see you in my 19th life,

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just a mixture of every other kdrama

Well well well wasn't this a big disappointment..
Looking at the cast you definitely end up expecting a great kdrama that will keep u waiting every week and have a promising story line.....needless to say this was not the case....
It started of pretty good imo but midway it just got all haywire as they started putting so many different kdrama plots all at once (which does work in some places but unfortunately not here)
As another review said it's basically a mix of all fantasy kdramas specially goblin........like for god's sake they had to copy the iconic goblin disappearing in flames?! I mean as writers maybe u cud come up with smthn different or just rather make him die like a normal person or smthn....but to copy a very very famous drama is just dumb....like did they expect nobody to notice or did they expect ppl to love it?
Also the overall plot was just like all cliche dramas.....but cliches still work if u add at least one new element......this was just tooo generalised and predictable like the past life? guwon having a connection to do hee's parents' death? a psycho sfl who's idiocy and obsession they just forget and move on? the dramatic break up in episode 14? the contract marriage? the 'i hated you but now i love u? the unexplainable change in his powers ? it's just everything that's been done so many times..... The audience obviously demands something new with everything they watch and if u cannot deliver this maybe think of doing something else that will make you stand out instead of all these cliche plotlines and a 16 episode long series....
Istg they did not fail to include every damn scene or plotline that has been done millions of times....
Personally for me and this may be for others as well.... i really was looking forward to song kang and kim yoo jung together on screen as they are such amazing famous actors.....im sorry to say but i just couldn't love song kang in this one......his acting just seemed so unconvincing....he was great in some parts but tbh his acting in the romcom parts didn't really cut it for me......that being said....the chemistry was fairly good if not the best out there.....
Personally i think there were just too many issues with the plot and the writing for me to be able to enjoy this for what it was and not look at its shortcomings.....
So if ur planning to watch this i would not suggest it unless ur a first time kdrama watcher and totally unaware of those 100s of kdramas this one's a mixture of

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Just your regular romcom but better

King the land is a genuinely good drama.
It doesn't have a very out of the box storyline or unexpected twists and turns but it delivers what it promised.
The story is pretty ordinary and cliche but at the same time, like, set in a hotel, that makes it different??? idk.
Tbh it's a light and fluffy drama with very minor ups and downs. I don't get why so many people did not like it.
Honestly I would have absolutely loved it if it was a bit shorter (like 12 episodes or smthn) because the communication between the main leads was strong and they didn't really have any obstacles or anything to figure out or smthn so it did feel a little dragged at the end.
It was literally perfect till like the 12th 13th episode but after that I did skip through the episodes ngl.
But still it's a nice watch for something sweet and cute. Plus we get jun ho and yoona as eye candies ( I think that's also a great reason to watch it hehe)
All in all really did enjoy this one.
P.S.: Okay but the friendships here-----to die for istg >>

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THE GORE THE ACTION THE STORYYYYY LITERALLY EVERYTHING !!!!!!!

THIS IS AMAZING
The story, the acting, the action everything is just top notch
I'm totally in love with how they unfolded and presented the story giving you insights on the lives of every single character...
The makers did really well with this one
I lovee dramas with a huge cast and needless to say this one served..... soo many different amazing casts as well as their storylines all intertwined to make this masterpiece......
The whole concept and story is something new and it was executed sooo well
This was sort of like avengers but the whole pot was deeper.....
The high school part, the older generation, the north korea parts..... all of these were perfectly showcased....
This one honestly would get a 10 except for certain shortcomings.....like the fact that I don't really see how north korea contributed much to the plot (unless there is a season 2).........some loose ends were not tied properly and honestly a longer elaborate ending would've been the cherry on top but it was missing...
I really really really hope they give us a season 2 (hopefully with less episodes this time)
P.S.: If you are an action lover then this is a MUST WATCH

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A mix of penthouse and sky castle

The drama is a mixture of a lot of things....while this may be a good thing when executed well but here it wasn't.
They just tried to include everything from elementary schools and female jealousies to secret kids and brothels. Honestly I feel like they just tried to put in too much in one place.....also there were quite a few ends that were not tied properly and like if you've stretched the damn drama till 16 episodes might as well give a better happier ending.....
It did give off sky castle and penthouse to me with the writing and execution but maybe it's just me...
Overall I would say it was good enough for a one time watch...they could have made it better and shorter had they reduced a couple elements.....
Nevertheless a good one time watch

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A really good romcom

When I went into this I had no expectations at all but there's rowoon so how can I resist haha
I watched the first episode like a month ago and wasn't able to finish it cause it didn't really vibe with me.
Bur after watching all those cutesy scenes and the chemistry on youtube I decided to give this a go.
So here's what I feel:
This had soooo much potential....could have literally been one of the best in this year. Like look at the cast jo bo ah and rowoon are such a headstart.
I really don't like how they didn't bother to expand on the fantasy line like that could have literally been the main plot instead of the romcom. I hate that they didn't use any spells or delve into the whole thing.
That aside THE CHEMISTRY ohmygoddddd it's amazingggg like you could watch the show for the romance it's that good.
As I said i went into this with zero expectations but I was pleasantly surprised finding myself smiling at literally all of their scenes. And love how the director didn't shy away from putting in loads of kisses hehe.
I feel like the actors did a great job but the plot was a bit lacking.
Anyways good for a one time watch if you're here for the chemistry.....

PS: They really dragged this one....would've absolutely loved it if it were 12 episodes or less

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WAY TO START 2024

If you're contemplating whether to watch it or not just do it cuz this is definitely a must watch and it is sooo much better than a lot of kdramas out there...
THE PLOT: The storyline is simultaneous with the webtoon and the delivery is amazingg....they've really brought the webtoon to life....there are a couple variables here n there...some are great the others not so much (the entrance of miss yu ra for example) Overall you're in for a hell of a ride with this one and it's like basically a whole package of romance comedy betrayal and revenge and to top it all off we have our badass female lead...
THE ACTING: The actors here are insaneeee like they're really good at what they do.....at first I couldn't really see lee yi kyung and song ha yoon play villains cuz their previous roles have been soo different (like laughter in waikiki and fight for my way) but goddd they served!!! The way they portrayed their characters is just wow.....song ha yoon was amazing as the psycho best frnd and like can you even imagine lee yi kyung as a cheating husband who's gonna kill his wife....like they were just so good (fr i've almost forgotten the soft song ha yoon from ffmw). Also not to forget our main leads: park min young was spectacular as always and did an amazing job (specially all that weight loss just so she could look the part of a patient was just insane like the dedication to do that fr) and na in woo was the best eye candy fr (i do feel like his character lacked a bit of depth but thats fine)
Also the chemistry was great but like that's not the main thing that's going on so it's shifted to the side a bit but romance was there.....like u get it just some really impressive work by these guys..
THE THINGS I PERSONALLY DIDN'T LIKE: The addition of yu ra- like wth she wasn't even in the webtoon and she sure wasn't a genius idea istg the drama was going so well till like the 10th episode and then this lady comes out of nowhere and it's just annoying...i feel like they added her plot just to increase the number of episodes (as if shorter kdramas don't work here smh).
Also the pacing was a little slow after half time (compared to the webtoon). Plus the romance wasn't as great (or prominent) as the webtoon one which is a shame but honestly the plot makes up for it (even tho we all secretly wish they had more scenes)
Also they really started adding some kdrama cliches which was a little annoying tbh (like the psychotic ex gf, the truck accident etc.)
THINGS I LOVED: The side characters: godd they were good like in their own ways they did amazing....even tho they were the side characters they had their stories too.....Also the depth they've added to mr. lee's character here is a really great addition...Plus obv the whole plot was done very well
SO CONCLUSION: GO WATCH THIS IF U HAVEN'T ALREADY and give it a rewatch if u finished haha cuz the pros definitely outweigh the cons by a high margin

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A sweet slice of life?

Okay so this was my second time watching this drama and let me tell you I'm not one to rewatch a lot of dramas.
So fight for my way is supposed to have a slice of life, romance, friends to lovers trope and it delivers these beautifully.
Nowadays dramas have started reducing the number of episodes which is something I really appreciate and so this time I felt like fight for my way was a bit too long and it definitely could've been cut short a bit.
This drama very beautifully portrays the ups and downs in a ordinary person's life and how there's always better days ahead.
Let's talk about the cast.... they were just amazing I've seen quite a few of their works and they did not disappoint here. They really did a wonderful job portraying the characters and their emotions.
The reason why I've given this drama a 9 and not 10 is just because there's a lot of background secrets and quite a few things that would not normally happen to a person. Also just seeing the leads get looked down upon and devastated and having breakdowns all the time was a bit too much for me.
Overall this is definitely a must watch.

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she fell first but he fell harder

This is the reason I love chinese dramas
These type of romance dramas with slow burn cute and healthy relationships are just so soothing and healing..... like this could be something you watch multiple times and never get bored, something that's just running in your background but still prominent, something that you will watch again and again jus cuz why not, something to watch when the day's been hard and all u want is to smile...
Coming to the story.... it's nothing extraordinary but it's beautiful and true.... it doesn't have a thick plot but amazing script and direction.....it won't keep you on the edge of ur seat but has something to keep you smiling throughout and being unable to stop.
The chemistry between our leads is obviously amazing and theyre both soo pretty and i especially love how rosy can go from a cute little student to a mature lady by just changing her facial expressions like that's just wow
This drama here tells the story about the first love all little girls have and the beauty of it and maybe it will all work out in the end
would totally recommend this to anyone and just keep coming back here
big thanks to all the cast and crew!!!

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A fun, wholesome and beautiful drama

If you are looking for something wholesome and laid back to watch then this is THE drama for you.
It's very rare for me to fall in love with a drama this much....the story, the characters, the setting, the music - literally everything is perfect.....you might think I'm exaggerating a bit and maybe I am but this sure deserves it.....
While I fly towards you might not have the fast paced plot or the twists and turns or the thrill that all the other dramas have but it sure will stay with you forever.......this is the kind of story I can see myself watching over and over and never getting bored of.
The drama is soooo well written, well portrayed, well executed, it's hard to find a single flaw.
While I fly towards is a slow burn romance and I seriously just could NOT stop smiling at all those cute scenes between the leads and literally every other scene....
Along with the eye pleasing romance, the friendships are something to talk of..... the friendship between the characters is soooo strong and it's just soo heartwarming to watch them together..... also the relationship every character has with their families or teachers is just soo beautiful.....
It just feels like the whole drama is soo thought about and very well revised that there is literally nothing wrong with it...
I could go on and on praising this beautifully wholesome drama which hits you in all the right places but I'll just end it here saying that you guys need to watch this. ASAP.
EDIT: Even though I absolutely loved this drama, after completing it.... I have come to realize that this is a very idealistic plot and honestly very plain and simple....One could say that these are the charms of this drama......something to be watched in order to destress and smile....

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MY MONDAY'S ARE GONNA BE BLUE AGAIN T-T

**IF UR CONTEMPLATING WHETHER TO WATCH THIS OR NOT- SAVE UR PRECIOUS SECONDS AND GO WATCH THIS RN (DOESN'T MATTER IF UR A 10 YR OLD MIDDLE SCHOOLER OR A 50 YR OLD AHJUSSI, GO FUCKING WATCH THIS)*
So as for the review: Every once in a while, there comes a drama or a movie that you get super attached to, something uknow will become your comfort place for the future. Lovely Runner was this for a lot of netizens out there. The amount of love it has received is totally justified by what it has provided to us.
LR has made my mondays worth waiting for for the last 2 months and as much i was anticipating the ending and couldn't wait to see it, i can't let it go. My Monday's will be blue again and my tuesday's will feel empty.
It has been a long time since I have obsessed over a drama like this. Even looking at all the bts and interviews.
Most dramas are a one time watch and over a few days we tend to forget them. But there's some, like this one, which we'll find ourselves coming backk to.
The focal point of this drama is the chemistry. If you're a hopeless romantic like me, u need to watch it. The romantic timing is so damn good in this and ur gonna be feeling all kinds of butterflies everywhere.
The main reason LR is loved by all is the family friendly storyline, the heartfluttering romance and the relatable characters. Watching this, there wasn't one second of "what is this scene" or "this scene is unnecessary".
I feel like no matter how good a story is, if u cannot present it properly to the world then it's useless. On the contrary, no matter how cliche the story is, if u add ur elements and enough spice the story will become a hit. That is what happens with any romcom. We all know what the end is gonna be but all we're watching for is the kisses (uknow it's true).
I would like to appreciate the hardwork of everyone behind this amazing kdrama, especially the directors and writers cuz they've done an amazing job here.
SO THE MAIN REASON TO WATCH THIS IS THE CHEMISTRY (BOTH ON AND OFF SCREEN)
GO WATCH THIS OR ELSE SUNJAE WONT COME IN UR DREAMS!!!
SOLSEON SUBEOM FRVR <3

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TOO ALL OVER THE PLACE TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

(alt title: "ri an is the fucking prince and everybody except him knows it")
I have been waiting for this ever since it was announced (before they even decided a release date) and to say it was underwhelming would be an understatement.
The story lacks any substance and there's just too many loops that my logical af brain just cannot ignore. Like obviously it's a drama so u do expect far fetched and not so practical stuff to happen but there's a limit to it.
The plot is basically set in the background of "Elite", the ml from "Boys over flowers" and everything else is just "Crazy rich asians", and not in a good way.
It's just such a cliche story of poor kid comes to rich kid school, gets bullied, wants to take revenge and then succeeds, except there's a (supposed) murder plot here. A normal person would expect solving the murder and finding clues is the main plot but no it is discussed in the first and last 2 episodes making it a side plot. Now you may think what's the main plot then? I don't think even the writers know the answer cuz they took some ideas from different places and then jumbled them to make *drumroll* - HIERARCHY!!!
Looking at everything u can tell there was quite a bit of money put into this and u r gonna find all the chaebol stuff like mansions, expensive hobbies, cars, millions of caretakers (duh) and a wardrobe change for each hour of the day. Speaking of the wardrobe, please get a better stylist. In what universe do all high schoolers wear tailored suits and formals no matter the occasion or the time of the day. The outfit choices were honestly unaccounted for. It seems like they picked up the prettiest fit, included as many different pieces as they could and called it a day. The writers, directors and costume designers just couldn't decide if the characters are adults or kids smh.
ABOUT THE ACTING: When a person watches something, they're expecting to feel emotions they don't usually have the chance to feel, but here I literally felt zero emotions and trust me I'm pretty emotional. I didn't cry when they cried or when they told their sob story, I didn't laugh either cuz there was nothing funny, I didn't even feel frustrated or angry at hera cuz she just wasn't worth it or important to the plot. The acting wasn't as good as I had expected, mainly because there weren't a lot of emotions being shown throughout. Like legit all of them were smug, cold and aloof at least half the time! There wasn't much to act out so no point in judging the acting, really. The actors are all good tho as we have seen in their other works.
THE CHARACTERS: If u love shitty characters with no depth then this is definitely for u. First off, they couldn't decide on one main lead and then they couldn't give everyone a proper storyline. Woo jin and He ra were literal errand runners here. They had no background no personal storyline or any depth to the character. They wouldn't even qualify as second leads imo. Like just put them in supporting role rather than giving them nothing except the title. Even with the 3 other leads, there wasn't necessarily any growth or depth to them. Half the time we legit didn't know what they were thinking (like there was no "voice in their heads" kinda things) which again pulls down the plot.
THE PRODUCTION: As I said they did put in a lot of money into this with the sets and everything so no wonder it turned out pretty. I did like the camera work, cinematography and sets but I have seen better ngl.
CONCLUSION: All in all this does make an okay one time watch but just go into it with no expectations cuz you'll probably not be shocked with any 'plot twists'. Basically just go watch the rich kids be rich kids.

PS: I really hated how they made it look like those 'rich kids' have all the pressure and problems in the world, like yeah, we get it, everyone has issues in their life but there's no need to overlook their privileges.

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